Just got back from a little shootin'. I shot my C9 for the first time today. Put 100 rounds of Federal 115gr FMJ through it. I had 2 fail to feed in the first 8 round magazine, then it ran without a hitch for the rest of the 100 rounds. I alternated the 8 rd. mag and the 10 rd. mag. This gun is very accurate (6" group on a piece of scrap plywood) at 10 yds, which is all I shot today just to get a feel for the pistol. Also, I killed two 1 gal. milk jugs, 2 1/2 gal. OJ cartons and 2 Pringles cans lids. I am impressed with the performance and accuracy of my first Hi-Point weapon and may have to think of some excuse to buy another one.

I had loaded the magazines and let them set loaded for 10 days like you folks here advise.

I also put 2 dozen rounds (MagTech .32 S&WL 98gr. JHP) through the old H&R .32 just for the heck of it.

Did my shooting on a friend's farm and picked up all of the brass and left the place just as I found it.

_________________Genuine Kentucky Colonel, but you don't have to salute.

Biff, the two "fail to feed" rounds... were they at the top of the fully loaded magazine? Or further down the stack?

If at the top, load em back up to capacity and leave them full. This is probably the most common issue with the HPpistols other than the sights not staying put after they are adjusted...

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Sorry to see you go Dean. Never enough time and it makes us all realize just what being mortal is. You have been a true friend to me and I will miss you every day.

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Biff, the two "fail to feed" rounds... were they at the top of the fully loaded magazine? Or further down the stack?

If at the top, load em back up to capacity and leave them full. This is probably the most common issue with the HPpistols other than the sights not staying put after they are adjusted...

Ex, I had a round in the chamber + the mag. Round #1 and #2 from the mag ftf. After that no more issues with the remaining 98 rounds.As noted in my original post, the mags had been loaded for 10 days prior to this shooting outing.I sure got tired of shaking all those bullets for the last 2 weeks. I think MoM is pulling my leg!

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I'd still stuff them full and let them set. Also, sometimes the top edge of the mag lip (where it bends around to retain the rounds) is sharp from the (stamping?) machine that is probably a shear. On mine, I used some 800 grit wet/dry paper to smooth and debur anything in there that might restrict the bullet sliding forward and out of the magazine as easily as it should.

Try that and let us know if it doesn't help, or if it does. If'n it doesn't, I'm sure we can come up with some other ideas that may or may not solve it!

_________________"Is my HP my favorite gun? No... Is it the BEST value? Very likely. Will it work when you need it to go bang? I'd bet my life on it."Attributed to Ex and he'll take credit for anything he can get!

"All it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to stand by and do nothing."Attributed to Edmund Burke, though it's source cannot be proven.

"Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything"Alexander Hamilton

Sorry to see you go Dean. Never enough time and it makes us all realize just what being mortal is. You have been a true friend to me and I will miss you every day.

"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretence of taking care of them." Thomas Jefferson

Not having Windows on your computer is likenot having bricks tied to your dogs collar.

What you are seeing is again, probably the most common issue as those springs are tight and exerting a lot of pressure, creating a bind on anything it can. Spring compression and smoothing the surface will usually solve it.

_________________"Is my HP my favorite gun? No... Is it the BEST value? Very likely. Will it work when you need it to go bang? I'd bet my life on it."Attributed to Ex and he'll take credit for anything he can get!

"All it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to stand by and do nothing."Attributed to Edmund Burke, though it's source cannot be proven.

"Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything"Alexander Hamilton

Sorry to see you go Dean. Never enough time and it makes us all realize just what being mortal is. You have been a true friend to me and I will miss you every day.

"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretence of taking care of them." Thomas Jefferson

Not having Windows on your computer is likenot having bricks tied to your dogs collar.

This forum is only as good as YOU make it. Lets all work together and have a forum we can be proud of! But lets not forget to have FUN while we do it!

Comments, suggestions and opinions are always welcome. If I can help, I will.

Happy shooting Dave Gillespie - (Sharp Shooter), you will be missed and remembered.

We will miss you Jerry Roberts - (woodyubet), you will not be forgotten.

We are better off from having known you Dean Stephens -(ampersand) It wont be the same around here without you.

A Veteran, whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve, is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America" for an amount of "up to and including my life."

Good deal! Always good to get plinking time! Let us know how it goes!!!

_________________"Is my HP my favorite gun? No... Is it the BEST value? Very likely. Will it work when you need it to go bang? I'd bet my life on it."Attributed to Ex and he'll take credit for anything he can get!

"All it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to stand by and do nothing."Attributed to Edmund Burke, though it's source cannot be proven.

"Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything"Alexander Hamilton

Sorry to see you go Dean. Never enough time and it makes us all realize just what being mortal is. You have been a true friend to me and I will miss you every day.

"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretence of taking care of them." Thomas Jefferson

Not having Windows on your computer is likenot having bricks tied to your dogs collar.

I would suggest either a Maverick 88 (made by Mossberg) 12 gauge pump or a Rock Island Arms M5 in nickel plate in 12 gauge.... both are inexpensive pumps that are very good for the money and I have owned and sold both so I have personal confidence in them to do the job.

This forum is only as good as YOU make it. Lets all work together and have a forum we can be proud of! But lets not forget to have FUN while we do it!

Comments, suggestions and opinions are always welcome. If I can help, I will.

Happy shooting Dave Gillespie - (Sharp Shooter), you will be missed and remembered.

We will miss you Jerry Roberts - (woodyubet), you will not be forgotten.

We are better off from having known you Dean Stephens -(ampersand) It wont be the same around here without you.

A Veteran, whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve, is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America" for an amount of "up to and including my life."

I would suggest either a Maverick 88 (made by Mossberg) 12 gauge pump or a Rock Island Arms M5 in nickel plate in 12 gauge.... both are inexpensive pumps that are very good for the money and I have owned and sold both so I have personal confidence in them to do the job.

If you run across a used one, let me know. I don't care about the cosmetic appearance as I intend to make it a mod project.What's your opinion of ASI pumps?

_________________Genuine Kentucky Colonel, but you don't have to salute.

Will do, as far as the ASI shotguns, I have not handled them personally but I did have another Turkish brand shotgun, and have had several different Turkish pistols and they make some very nice weapons for the money. I would not hesitate to use one for home or self protection

This forum is only as good as YOU make it. Lets all work together and have a forum we can be proud of! But lets not forget to have FUN while we do it!

Comments, suggestions and opinions are always welcome. If I can help, I will.

Happy shooting Dave Gillespie - (Sharp Shooter), you will be missed and remembered.

We will miss you Jerry Roberts - (woodyubet), you will not be forgotten.

We are better off from having known you Dean Stephens -(ampersand) It wont be the same around here without you.

A Veteran, whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve, is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America" for an amount of "up to and including my life."

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